Overview
- An agreement reached Wednesday between Arsenal and Newcastle sets the fee for Bruno Guimaraes at about £75 million and the player is due to undergo a medical to finalise the move.
- Guimaraes, 28, is a Brazil international and Newcastle captain who scored nine goals and provided eight assists last season, and he has told Newcastle he wants to join Arsenal.
- Arsenal see the signing as a direct boost to their midfield depth as they prepare to defend the Premier League and remain active in the transfer window for Vinicius Jr and a centre‑back to cover William Saliba’s injury.
- The transfer continues a summer exodus at Newcastle that has already included high‑value sales and the recent managerial departure, leaving new coach Matthias Jaissle with a major rebuilding task before the season starts.
- Reports say Newcastle initially sought a higher price (figures up to around £100m) but the fee fell to roughly £75m after prolonged talks and third‑party negotiation, which could free funds for Arsenal’s other transfer pursuits.